Best Christys Cashew Chicken Casserole Recipes

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Creamy, ricey yumminess. This recipe comes from the Junior League of the Ozarks cookbook, Sassafras. It's very quick to put together.

Provided by Lalaflutist

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 cups cooked diced chicken
4 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low sodium)
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup chow mein noodles
1 cup cashew nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
Stir in soup and chicken broth.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Add chicken and soy sauce.
Cook over low heat 5 minutes.
Stir in rice.
Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake until liquid bubbles to the surface, 15-20 minutes.
Sprinkle noodles and nuts on top and brown in oven.

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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I especially like this dish because I can get it ready the day before I need it. It's easy to whip up with common pantry items, including macaroni, canned soup and saltine crackers. -Julie Ridlon, Solway, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup Velveeta
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups whole milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers)
3/4 cup cashew halves

Steps:

In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed. In a large bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth. Pour over water chestnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN BAKE

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This cashew chicken bake is a simple, one-dish dinner packed with protein and vegetables. A healthy, gluten-free meal the whole family will love! Garnish with green onions.

Provided by Megan Olson

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

cooking spray
½ cup brown rice
1 cup diced celery
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup water
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup cashews

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
Spread brown rice at the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer celery, red bell pepper, and green pepper on top. Top with chicken.
Mix water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cumin, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Arrange water chestnuts on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Add cashews. Continue baking until browned, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 937.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This is unique and fast because you do not have to cook the macaroni first! Prep time does not include overnight refrigeration. If you do not have time, just omit the overnight refigeration. I have done that in the past with no problems.

Provided by Kristen in Chicago

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup cubed process American cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 1/3 cups milk
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2/3 cup crushed saltine (about 20 crackers)
3/4 cup cashew halves

Steps:

In a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed.
In a bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth.
Pour over water chestnuts.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole.
Top with cashews.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

CHICKEN CASHEW CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Chicken Cashew Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/3 cup cashews
1 can chow mein noodles
1 can mushroom soup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Saute mushrooms in butter until brown.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Saute celery and onions (add more butter if necessary).
Combine mushrooms, celery, onions, chicken, cashews, 2/3 of the can of noodles, soup and water together in casserole dish.
Top with the other 1/3 can of noodles.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 21.2

CHRISTY'S CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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A great cook, by the name of Terrie Hoelscher shared a similar recipe on JAP. I used hers as a base and tweaked it. This is an amazing casserole. Enjoy!

Provided by Christy Lowrance

Categories Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 celery stalks (chopped)
1 onion (medium-diced)
2 Tbsp butter
2 c roasted chicken (chopped)
1 can(s) chop suey vegetables (14 oz)
1 can(s) water chestnuts (small can)
3 Tbsp soy sauce
3 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c chicken broth
3/4 c half & half
1 1/2 c chow mein noodles
1 1/2 c whole cashews (roasted)
3 c white rice (cooked)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender and translucent.
3. Add remaining ingredients (except rice) and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
4. Pour in 13x9 pan. Sprinkle with a handful of chow mein noodles and cashews and bake for 40 minutes.
5. Prepare rice according to package.
6. Let casserole cool down for about 10 minutes and serve over rice.